Home Health Shift Nurse – One Patient, Flexible Schedule

Iowa Home Care; Ottumwa (IA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and life保险

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) with employer match

Short-term and long-term disability

Job summary

Iowa Home Care is seeking a Home Health Shift Nurse (RN or LPN) to provide skilled nursing care in patients' homes throughout the Ottumwa area. You will focus on one patient and family per shift, ensuring safety and comfort with consistent, attentive care.

The role emphasizes following individualized plans of care, administering medications, and coordinating with the healthcare team. A current RN license (or LPN) and CPR certification are required, with competitive hourly pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. One to two years of recent acute care experience in an institutional setting.
• Current RN licensure and CPR certification.
• Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, basic math skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.
• Licensed driver with automobile that is in good working order and insured in accordance with the organization requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing services in the patient's home during scheduled shifts.
• Follow the established plan of care and physician orders.
• Monitor the patient's condition throughout the shift and recognize changes that may require intervention.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered and within your scope of practice.
• Perform nursing procedures appropriate to the patient's needs and level of licensure.
• Monitor and document vital signs, symptoms, intake/output, and other relevant clinical information.
• Assist with respiratory, nutritional, mobility, and other skilled care needs as applicable to the patient.
• Provide appropriate safety, infection prevention, and emergency interventions.
• Communicate changes in patient condition promptly to the appropriate RN, physician, supervisor, or care team member.

Skills

Observation skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Basic math skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

RN licensure

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Iowa Home Care is seeking a Home Health Shift Nurse (RN or LPN) to provide skilled nursing care in patients' homes throughout the Ottumwa area. You will focus on one patient and family per shift, ensuring safety and comfort with consistent, attentive care.

The role emphasizes following individualized plans of care, administering medications, and coordinating with the healthcare team. A current RN license (or LPN) and CPR certification are required, with competitive hourly pay and benefits.